When he is approached by a supporter wishing to finance his musical career, Niccolo Paganini becomes attracted to the life which Urbani the promoter has come to offer him.

He signs a contract to oblige him to perform as scheduled by Urbani which appears to temporarily ease his financial discomfort.

At one gambling house, he empties his pockets from his losses and then even wagers his violin for the table stakes in a card game.

The proprietor offers him the option of simply playing something on the violin for the patrons of the club in order to cover the stakes of the bet, but Paganini refuses and says "I am nobody's servant".

Meanwhile, Paganini begins to form a relationship with Charlotte, the daughter and protégé of his manager John Watson, who is an accomplished soprano.

The English version of "Io Ti Penso Amore" features lead vocals by Nicole Scherzinger.